World Heritage Identification Number: 811
World Heritage since: 1997
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇨🇳 China
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Exploring the Ancient Heartbeat of Lijiang: A Journey Through the Old Town of Lijiang
The Old Town of Lijiang, nestled within the picturesque valley of the Diqing Prefecture in Yunnan Province, China, stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry woven by the intermingling of diverse civilizations over millennia. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, this ancient settlement offers a unique glimpse into the harmonious blend of architectural styles, traditions, and beliefs that have shaped its history.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The Old Town of Lijiang, which is perfectly adapted to the uneven topography of this key commercial and strategic site, has retained a historic townscape of high quality and authenticity. Its architecture is noteworthy for the blending of elements from several cultures that have come together over many centuries. Lijiang also possesses an ancient water-supply system of great complexity and ingenuity that still functions effectively today.
UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site
The Committee decided to inscribe this site on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iv) and (v). Lijiang is an exceptional ancient town set in a dramatic landscape which represents the harmonious fusion of different cultural traditions to produce an urban landscape of outstanding quality.
Encyclopedia Record: Old Town of Lijiang
Dayan, commonly called the Old Town of Lijiang is the historical center of Lijiang City, in Yunnan, China. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Additional Site Details
Area: 145.6 hectares
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
(v) — Outstanding example of traditional human settlement
Coordinates: 26.86667 , 100.23333
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